Unlocking Business Success in China -6: From Factory to AI Algorithms

China supply chains + OpenClaw AI powering SEA growth—learn to scale smarter, faster and future-ready.

Southeast Asia’s growth is no longer driven by a single force but by the convergence of two powerful engines: China’s manufacturing ecosystem and the rise of agentic AI.

This session Vanessa Ong will shares how China supplier networks and distributor partnerships have enabled her businesses to scale from factory to market across Southeast Asia. On the other hand, Eric explores how AI tools like OpenClaw are transforming operations from manual execution to autonomous workflows.

Together, this session connects the dots between physical supply chains and digital intelligence, showing how businesses can build resilient, scalable and future-ready models in an increasingly competitive landscape.

Agenda

14:45 - Participants Introductions

Kick off with a quick round of self-introductions to connect with fellow attendees.

15:00 -From Factory to Market: How China Suppliers Power Southeast Asia’s Growth

Speaker: Vanessa Ong, Founder of Gernise Global

Southeast Asia’s fast-growing consumer market is increasingly powered by one key force: China’s manufacturing ecosystem. But beyond cost advantages and product availability, the real differentiator lies in how businesses build and leverage the right supplier and distributor relationships.

In this session, Vanessa Ong shares her journey of growing a purpose-driven business while working closely with China suppliers. Drawing from her experience at Gernise Global, she will unpack how strategic sourcing partnerships evolved into long-term collaborations that support both business expansion and brand values.

15:25 - From the OpenClaw Frenzy to Singapore’s AI Strategy

Speaker: Eric Tse, CPO @ JobsTaylor & Exco of Asia AI Association

The AI landscape is shifting from prompt-based tools to autonomous systems. OpenClaw represents this new wave, capable of selecting LLM models and executing multi-step tasks across workflows, from emails to reporting, even integrating with platforms like Telegram and WhatsApp.

In this session, Eric shares how agentic AI is redefining “AI as assistant” into “AI as operator,” and should individuals and businesses embrace now to stay relevant in this fast-moving landscape? How much time, cost and effort to invest in the agentic AI world?

15:45 - Q&A

Bring your practical or strategic questions and get real-world advice from our experts.

16:00 - Business Networking Session

Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, potential collaborators, or future clients over light refreshments.

16:30 Event Close

Who Should Attend?

• SME Owners & Entrepreneurs who Looking to scale using China suppliers and expand into Southeast Asia.
• Business & Strategy Leaders, driving market growth through partnerships, distribution, and smarter operations.
• Tech & Innovation Professionals exploring how OpenClaw can transform business workflows and efficiency.

Whether you are entering China, scaling across borders or strengthening your enterprise growth skills, this session offers both on-the-ground startup experience and proven business development insights.

Seats are limited to 25 participants– reserve your spot early to avoid disappointment. *Ticket fee payable to the organiser for refreshment provided.